What I'm Thankful For (Day 2)

I am thankful for my family..all of 'em. I am the fourth child in the Wadley family. Lately I've been telling Macen stories about when I was young. He always says, "You really had it made!" After laughing at him for sounding like a grown-up, I realize how right he is. I am lucky. My family is so much fun!
First, my parents..two completely different personalities. My dad, serious, analytical, a little shy, and very brilliant. My mom..outgoing, fun, faithful, amazingly talented, and loving.
My oldest brother Bill, the BEST older brother anyone could ask for. He is one of my heros..but don't tell him that..I have to keep his ego in check!
My oldest sister Tracie..loving, fun beautiful, big hearted, and so much fun to be around.
My sister Kim, incredibly smart, talented, fun..she has the best laugh in the whole family.
Then we have my brother John. Truly my best friend. I adore this man. He has my back, and I have his. I could not ask for a better baby brother. He and I laugh that we share a brain..he got the good half I think!
Each one of them has brought in a new member or more. All of my "in-laws" are amazing. They all deserve a shout out, and I will save that for another day on my list..
To all my family, thank you for all that you are, all that you've done. You mean the world to me, and I wouldn't trade any of you (even you John..and when we were little, I tried to trade you...)

What I'm Thankful For...A little late, but day 1

I am sitting in my office right now, listening to my son play in his room. Beautiful sunshine is streaming through the window. I look outside and see snow on top of the mountains. The leaves are falling off the trees. My dogs are playing in the back yard. My parents are healthy, my in-laws are doing well with the home they are building. My husband is working and in 28 days will be home for Christmas. I am so very Thankful for my life, for what God has given me. I am truly blessed. The pictures you are looking at are of St. George. This beautiful town that I am blessed to live in. It is paradise. Every day, until Christmas, I am going to post one of the items on my "I am Thankful for list" Those of you who follow me on Facebook have been reading my list every day. I realized that 1 status a day will not cover all that I love and am blessed to have, so it's my new "blog goal" Happy November everyone. May you feel as blessed as I do!

Uncle Doug is 70! (wow, he looks good for an old man)

So, This is my Uncle Doug. He's my moms brother. In our family he is one of the favorites. I could say THE favorite but my Uncle Jeff is awesome too. My Uncle Doug is THE EXPERT on church stuff, but he's pretty humble about it! I've talked about him before because I truly love him. I didn't know that I had missed his birthday until he sent me these pictures....(by the way, please know that if you send me pictures you will most likely end up in my blog) Happy 70th Uncle Doug. I hope this year is the best one yet!

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders Fields

By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses row on row,

That mark our place;

and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing,

fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead.

Short days ago We lived,

felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved,

and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep,

though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

Honor, Sir

Forgive me sir, but to me, the Navy isn't a business. It's an organization of people who represent the finest aspects of our nation. We have many traditions. In my career, I have encountered most of them. Some are good, some not so good. I would, however not be here today were it not for our greatest tradition of all. And what would that be? " Honor, sir"

The Oath

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign or domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

How many of us are willing to do this? Thank you to all Veterans, past, present and future. God bless you all!

Veteran

A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including their life...that is beyond honor...

,

You can manufacture weapons and you can purchase ammunition, but you can't buy valor and you can't pull heroes off an assembly line

.Sgt. John B. ElleryU.S. 1st Infantry Division

To those I love in the Military

My one and only! I am soo very Proud of him!

The most AMAZING Master Chief to EVER live!!!

HAPPY VETERANS DAY

Happy Sweet 16 Kaylee

My very smart, very talented , beautiful niece is turning 16 today....I love you cute girl

Happy Happy Birthday!

The Last Flower

Fall has hit my pretty town of St. George. All the other flowers have been blown away..but this pretty pink one is hanging on.....I know that winter is coming, but I'll be happy while this flower is in bloom...

Mom's new Furniture...

My mother has been looking at the furniture for as long as I can remember..the other night, she got it!

Isn't it pretty?

I made PIE!!!

I haven't made a pie in FOREVER! So, on Sunday, I got a new recipe and tried it out..

Pretty huh?

Who let the Dogs out?

Bear, the oldest...and grumpiest. He's 6, and thinks he's a pitbull

Scout..the middle. He's all Grant! He's loud, get's into everything, and I wouldn't change anything about him!

Bosco the baby! I adore this dog. He loves to cuddle. He just turned a year old but he still acts like a puppy!

And our almost 10 week old princess! She is the best thing for my parents..she's keeping them young..well, she's not letting them get any older!

Halloween 2010

My mom...what can I say..the morning of Halloween she just wanted the day over..at night, she's ready to take on the world

The Witch is in!

Yes, my husband is right, I AM a witch

Here I am at "Trunk-or-Treat"

And they call it Puppy Love!

Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the newest member of the Wadley family...Sadie! I don't mind sharing my parents attention with this little princess!

As most of you know my parents little dog, Widget, passed away in May. It was a sad time for my parents, especially my dad. They have been looking at puppies with no luck..and then this little lady came into the picture. She is so great. Welcome to the family!!

Macen adores her!

What a group!